And contracts she was trying to fulfill.
But her relationship with the HOA president created an obvious conflict.
And her decision to rely on her mother's assurances without obtaining direct owner authorization had left the business exposed.
When the treasurer contacted her, she sounded defensive.
She explained that the president repeatedly said the access arrangements were being finalized.
She also said her staff had been instructed to prepare the schedule while waiting for documentation.
The treasurer asked why the company advertised the location as approved.
The daughter hesitated.
For several seconds, she said nothing.
Then admitted the final advertisement went out before the owner authorization had been received.
The treasurer asked who approved the wording.
The daughter explained that the president's office supplied it.
That wasn't a complete defense.
As the service provider, the company still had responsibilities concerning the activities it advertised.
But it established that the president had played a direct role in the false representation.
Then the daughter disclosed something else.
She had warned her mother weeks earlier that the program couldn't operate at my pool without my permission.
The president assured her she would handle it.
The daughter assumed that meant the association would obtain a proper agreement.
Instead, her mother had been entering my backyard, threatening fines, and trying to use the police to make me appear dangerous.
For the first time, the daughter understood the extent of what was happening.
And she was horrified.
She came to my front door on a Wednesday evening.
I was inside preparing dinner when the bell rang.
I opened the door to find an unfamiliar woman holding a folder against her chest.
She introduced herself as the owner of the recreation company.
I immediately understood the connection.
For a moment, I considered asking her to communicate through counsel.
Then I saw her expression.
She looked exhausted.
I stepped onto the porch, leaving the door partly closed behind me.
"What can I do for you?"
She swallowed.
"I wanted to apologize."
I remained quiet.
She continued.
"I was told your pool was available. I shouldn't have allowed the advertisement to go out without confirming that directly."
I nodded slowly.
She looked toward the driveway.
For a moment, her eyes filled.
"My employees planned an entire program around that location."
I understood.
But I wasn't going to accept responsibility for the consequences.
I looked toward her.
"I never agreed to it."
She nodded quickly.
"I know that now."
For several seconds, neither spoke.
Then she looked back at me.